Minutes of the Archdiocese of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus
January 21, 2004
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chapter President Kenneth Martinez at 7:30 pm
Opening Prayer: Bishop Tom Flanagan gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Master Ken Boone
Warden’s Report: Brother Ray Dominguez reported.
Guests. Former Past State Deputies and Chapter Presidents were recognized.
Minutes. The minutes are published on the Chapter Web Site at http://kc.texascomputerhelp.com.
First Time Attendees: Were recognized.
Treasurer’s report (Wayne Pipes):
The beginning balance was $ 767.61
Expenses Dec
| CK# 852 Council 9342 (Printing) | 45.72 |
| Total Expenses | $45.72 |
Income
| 12/10/3 #8798 | 60.00 |
| Total Deposits | $60.00 |
The ending balance is $781.89. The treasurer's report was approved.
Chaplain’s Report. We have been well fed this evening. Thanks to the Knights for the upcoming clergy appreciation dinner on Feb 8. I want to say a few words about each of those events. I think it is important as a Knight, as a Grand Knight, as a District Deputy, it is important that we are here. The priests really do need our support, our help and our understanding. This is one time during the year when the Knights publicly say to the clergy, a "Thank You for your ministry." That goes both ways, thanks to the Knights for your support. Please pray for vocations.
About the golf tournament, we all enjoy this event, and that is important. I ask you Grand Knights to be very committed to this yourself. It may not be your number one project, but it should be on your list. See what we are doing...we are building affordable homes for people who would not be able to afford a home. These people contribute with their time and effort. It is not a handout. Please participate with your donations of your time and your money. When you read the New Testament, you read about God's love for the poor.
Wed, Feb 11, is the day designated by our Holy Father for the sick. We will have services 6 times that day at our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Masses will be at 7 am, 10 am, noon, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7:30 pm. I will be giving the sermon for each of these Masses. Please come and make a Mass on this day.
The KC Couples retreat will be held April 2-4, 2004. More information to follow. We had 61 at the Acts retreat for St Brigid recently. A large number of those were Knights - it was wonderful to see so many.
Archbishop Flores will have been the Archbishop for 25 years this year. On Sunday, June 13th, there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for Archbishop Flores at 4 pm, at the Greehy Center at St Mary's University. Please reserve that day to be with our Bishop.
President’s report - Chapter President Ken Martinez spoke about leadership in our order, from the Council up. Please encourage some of the younger guys in your Council to participate.
Our KC license plates are available for your purchase. You can order them from the website at: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/vtr/spplates/specialplate.htm?nbr=130 These license plates have our logo on them, and also has the slogan at the bottom: "One Nation Under God." They cost $30 per year, of which $22 goes back to the State Charity fund.
The State Newspaper, the Texas Knight, is now available online. www.texasknightonline.com
Correspondence
The Pilgrim Center of Hope is a Catholic Evangelization Ministry. One of the outreaches they support is a booth at the Airport for the dissemination of information about the Catholic Church. They are looking for help at volunteering during the daytime in 2-hour shifts. Their website is http://pilgrimcenter.com. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox can be reached by telephone at 521-3377.
CPE program. We have established an endowment fund for Sister Eleanor Jeaver at Christus Santa Rosa. Please consider making a donation to the endowment fund to ensure the continuation of this fund for future generations of students. Telephone 210-704-2851 or email mddavis@christushealth.org
The sisters will have a function to honor the Archbishop at Our Lady of the Lake Chapel on Feb 1. We are asked to donate wine and people to serve wine, for about 150 people. $150 each from four Councils would be a wonderful.
Chapter Committees:
1. Habitat for Humanity and Golf Tournament
- We are accepting donations for the silent auction, and
sponsors for the golf
tournament. We have received some generous
donations to date. There is also a web site for the Bishop Flanagan
Golf Tournament at
http://sagolf.org. The userid is “john” and the password is “paul” for the
private section. The next planning meeting will be Feb 2, at Holy Spirit
Parish, 7 pm.
Sam Szalwinski and Bob Von Lehmden presented a plaque to Bishop Flanagan in commemoration of the dedication of the 2003 house for Habitat.
2. Clergy Appreciation Dinner. If you haven't attended, it is a great event. Tomorrow 900 invitations will go out. Please invite your clergy, ask them if then need transportation, and help them out. We are looking for donations of liquor, door prizes, bingo prizes, and cash. Thanks to the Councils who have given generously. Please help serve.
3. Chapter Rosary and Social. The monthly rosary is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church downtown. Dinner follows each Rosary. Please appoint a representative from your Council to attend.
4. Pro-Life: No report.
5. Couples Retreat. April 2-4, 2004 at the newly renovated camp TECABOCA (1˝ hours from San Antonio)
6. Squires report. The state squires just completed their mid-year convention, one of the largest ever.
7. A night with the Spurs. Celtics vs Spurs March 20. Tickets must be ordered by Monday, Feb 2.
8. Eucharistic Congress. We have a number of people willing to work on it. We are waiting on the okay from the Chancery to proceed. We are looking at a summertime event.
Diocesan Deputy Report - Brother Eddie Garcia. Freemon is having eye surgery tomorrow. For membership 366 new members have been recruited this year through December, and suspended 99 for a net gain of 267. The goal is 537. At the last exemplification, we had 154 members receive the 4th degree. 3412 is the next major degree. We have contributed 76% of our Charity goal, and it is to reach 100% by April, before the State Convention. We are not doing too well on insurance. Grand Knights, contact the Insurance agent and have him visit your Council.
We have the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Icon. It will be with DD Jim Wade until January 31.
Free throw tournament Feb 21 at Antonian High School, with registration at 8 am. DD Ernest Saldivar is the coordinator.
State Convention in Corpus Christi May 14-16.
Supreme Convention will be in Dallas the first week of August. Don't miss this opportunity to attend a Supreme convention right here in Texas.
DD Joe Gomez was presented two awards: a plaque for being in the top 5 of Texas Districts, and the Star District Award.
State Committee Reports
Guest Speakers:
New Business
This August, the Texas State Council will be hosting the Supreme convention in Dallas. There is information on the Texas State website. As a chapter, we'd like to sponsor an ad in the convention brochure.
The Alamo messenger has a slightly different format. It is longer, and costs more to print and mail. To try to offset the cost, if you'd like to have the newsletter emailed to you, just let us know.
Host District Deputy Jim Wade was recognized.
Host Grand Knight Rudy Escamilla was recognized and thanked.
Next meeting will be February 18 at Council 6358 in Schertz.
The sick and in distress were remembered. Jack Kramer is scheduled for surgery which may last 12 hours.
Closing Prayer was said and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Brother Mike Nishimuta
Future Chapter Meetings
February 18, 2004, Good Shepherd Council 6358, 509 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154-1927 • 210-658-5926
March 17, 2004 St Patrick 8067